BYU Reconfigurable Logic Lab Tutorials

BYU Reconfigurable Logic Lab Tutorials

These tutorials are intended to simplify the learning of new FPGA based boards and tools int the configurable computing lab. We have a number of other tutorials under development. Please let us know if you think we need to develop additional tutorials for any of the hardware or software in the lab.

Recent Tutorials

Using the Xilinx Alliance 3.1i/3.3i Tools under Linux (public version)
How to get the Xilinx Alliance 3.1i/3.3i Tools working under Linux and Wine.
JHDL: Getting Started
An introduction in how to start using JHDL.
Viewlogic: Getting Started
Provides the steps necessary to access ViewLogic and to complete the on-line Digital Design tutorial.
Getting Started with Xilinx M1
This document provides a brief summary of information which will help you set up your environment and start some of the new Xilinx M1 tools.
Using Mentor's QuickVHDL and Synplicity's Synplify with Wildforce
A brief explanation of how to use Mentor's QuickHDL, Synplicity's Synplify, and Xilinx Alliance M1 tools with Wildforce designs.
Introduction to WildForce
A basic overview of WildForce with a couple of simple demos to get you started.

Old Tutorials

Using the Xilinx Alliance 2.1i Tools under Linux (public version)
How to get the Xilinx Alliance 2.1i Tools working under Linux and Wine.
Setting Up for Synposys
Provides the steps necessary to set up an HP-UX environment to run a variety of Synopsys tools.
Hierarchical Synthesis Example
Provides a simple example of the tradeoffs for two ways of synthesizing a hierarchical design in SYNOPSYS.
CLAY Setup Tutorial
Provides the instructions necessary to access Clay libraries for Viewlogic and use the CLAyTool suite.
VHDL To CLAY Tutorial
Provides the instructions necessary for synthesizing VHDL into CLAY.
CLAy Design & Interact Tutorial
Provides the instructions necessary to design with Clay Libraries, generate a Clay netlist, and place & route the design in interact.
BYU Splash 2 Tutorials
Provides a design flow overview, environment setup instructions, and step-by-step design tutorials for Splash 2 as setup at BYU.
BYU TERAMAC VHDL Tutorials
Provides a design flow overview, environment setup instructions, and step-by-step design tutorials for VHDL synthesis to TERAMAC as developed at BYU.
BYU Altera Tutorials
Provides information for compiling Altera designs with Synopsys and MAX+PLUS2
GigaOps Tutorial
Provides a step by step tutorial for getting started with the Giga Operations Reconfigurable Computing Platform. Also provides a summary of important things to know.
Getting Started with Trianus on the HP700s
Provides the basic information for setting up your HP environment to begin using Trianus and how to start Oberon. Also included are suggestions on how to become familiar with the Oberon system.
Getting Started with Khoros/Cantata
Provides a brief summary of information which will help you set up your environment, start "cantata", and learn about the Khoros/Cantata environment.

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